Method Jiu Jitsu
“I trained at this school for about 4 months and I learned much about the sport thanks to the 3 awesome coaches, Chris, Nicole, and Alcides.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Plainfield, NJ
These schools serve Plainfield from nearby bases in towns including Garwood, Union and Staten Island, NY.
15 schools listed · all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 29, 2026
Strategic Combat Academy
“He can not stop talking about how much he loves it and appreciates his coaches and new friends he made!”
Codella Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Highly recommend to anyone looking to learn Brazilian jujitsu whether for self defense, a great workout, or competition.”
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X-Fit Boxing
“But if you want results and a trainer that you can tell cares about you and your overall health (physical, mental, state of mind) then RUN, don't walk to X-Fit Boxing!!”
Fight and Fitness MMA
“If your not getting a move the instructors don't beat you up about it they help you learn it and I've learned so much from here I highly recommend here as a mma place”
Renzo Gracie Garwood
“Both my daughters go here - truly great place for them to develop their skills and confidence.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Plainfield, NJ are spread across the 15 cards on this page. Who each course is aimed at, where it runs and how often it repeats comes from the school itself, with ratings drawn from public reviews.
Area overview: Plainfield, NJ
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,297 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (85%), quality (79%) and communication (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". All 15 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 64 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 6 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
How do I get a course outline from schools listed for Plainfield?
By email, and 11 of the 15 schools here publish an address. Write with the group you have in mind, the room you can offer and what worries the group, then ask for a plan of the session. A school that replies with a price and nothing else has told you something.
Sheridan Brazillian Jiu Jitsu
“I've attended 2 other dojos before coming to Sheridan and I can easily say that this is the best of the best!”
Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo
“They care for the kids like no other place in the world.”
Vitor Shaolin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“All I can say is that it has been an empowering experience so far, and it is all due to the excellent teachers there as well as their upper-level students.”
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Bodega Jiu Jitsu
“I've been attending the striking classes for a couple months now and couldn't be happier with the crew at Bodega.”
Garry Tonon Jiu Jitsu
“The morning class with Cruz is phenomenal and every instructor there will take time to help you evolve.”
K.S. Tae Kwon Do Academy of Union
“I've been going here for a year and half and I love it my goal is to hit black belt I am working really hard and I'm sure if you join you will enjoy the place the people there are super nice and master Han is a nice and funny guy.”
Hands of Life Martial Arts
“She has become so strong, and they really enforce what we're trying to teach at home: respect, self-control, self-discipline, and integrity.”
Aesthetic Temple Crossfit
“This is definitely one of the nicest, cleanest gyms I have ever worked out in.”
Elijah Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: BJJ
“The training creed he holds himself to and instills in his students is honorable and, as someone who has trained in many different BJJ schools across the country, is quite rare.”
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